Recently, a BabeRuthCentral fan reached out to us with some great pictures and a new Babe Ruth story we weren’t aware of. Hot Springs, Arkansas has been well known as a health and recreation resort. From the late 1800s to early 1900s, Hot Springs was one of […]
Read more →Hello Babe Ruth fans! Bill Jenkinson is one of the most well-known Babe Ruth authors and historians out there and likely the most knowledgeable expert when it comes to the history of Major League Baseball’s sluggers and their home runs. He’s had a busy year that has […]
Read more →On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the 1927 season, breaking his own record of 59 set in 1921. Babe’s 60 home runs established a record that would stand for 34 years until Yankee Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961. Many consider […]
Read more →As the last days count down for Derek Jeter’s final season, it seems that he is still adding more reasons for all baseball fans (especially Yankees) to appreciate and respect him. In his final home game last night, Jeter had the chance to save the day against […]
Read more →Babe Ruth’s first and last contracts with the New York Yankees are heading to auction. Goldin Auctions has included the items as a part of their October Legends Auction which starts on October 6th. Babe’s first contract with the Yankees actually occurred in 1922 with an annual […]
Read more →100th Anniversary of Babe’s First Professional Home Run It’s been pretty busy as of late and we almost let a key 100th anniversary Babe Ruth milestone pass by without acknowledgement! On September 5, 1914, at Toronto’s Hanlan’s Point Stadium, rookie Babe Ruth with the Providence Grays minor-league […]
Read more →Apparently the LA Dodgers got into the mix in commemorating Babe’s 100 years in Major League Baseball. On September 9th, the Dodgers hosted Babe Ruth Bobblehead Day. What does the Babe have to do with the Dodgers you may ask? He actually was first base coach for […]
Read more →A few new Babe Ruth-related memorabilia items that have made the news that BabeRuthCentral was interested in sharing with our fans: 1. John Lackey is clearly very attached to the number 41. After joining the St Louis Cardinals last month, Lackey gave teammate Pat Neshek an authenticated […]
Read more →Recently, a fan shared some of their writing with us. Anita Williams is a poet working on her next collection of poems, some of which incorporate sports legends such as Babe Ruth. Anita was good enough to share her poem with BRC and other Babe Ruth fans: […]
Read more →2 weekends ago, the newest members of the most elite baseball club were welcomed by fellow members and fans alike. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Frank Thomas and managers Joe Torre, Tony Larussa and Bobby Cox were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Over 50 past inductees […]
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